In recognition of the UDM Law centennial, the UDM Law community recently came together in a celebration of past accomplishments and a reaffirmation of commitment to serving the community for another 100 years.

On October 1, 2012, the School’s 100th birthday, a stainless steel time capsule was interred on the UDM Law grounds. The time capsule is intended for exhumation in 50 years. The time capsule contains artifacts that are intended to provide future generations with an in-depth perspective on life in 2012, not only at UDM Law but also in a broader context of regional and international perspectives.

The time capsule contents were contributed by many individuals and several school departments. Carefully packaged into the watertight container were samples of UDM Law publications along with photos of students and the school, interspersed with newspapers, local restaurant menus, a dollar bill, and an incandescent light bulb. The final item was an “Open Me First” envelope with a letter to our future friends.

At the time capsule interment ceremony, Dean Semple spoke about the significance of the centennial and led the group in a toast to our continued success. After the time capsule was lowered into the ground, everyone present had the opportunity to drop a shovel full of dirt on top of the container and then enjoy refreshments while savoring the experience of being a participant in something for the ages.

EVENTS

Join us for Walk-in Wednesdays. The Admissions Office extends its office hours for students who are interested in learning more about the UDM Law advantage, the application process, and law school in general. No appointment is necessary.

Find out why men and women have been choosing UDM Law for over 100 years for their legal education. Learn how UDM Law not only teaches you the law, but teaches you how to be a lawyer. Through your education here, you will become a lawyer who makes a difference in your workplace and your community.

Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the campus and speak with admissions representatives, faculty, and current students.

NEWS

Detroit Mercy School of Law student and Michigan State Representative Vanessa Guerra was the featured speaker at the 12th Annual Cesar Chavez Scholarship Luncheon recently. Rep. Guerra is a past recipient of a GI Forum Scholarship.

Professor Troy Harris is listed in the global edition of "Who's Who Legal: Construction 2015." He was selected through a peer-nomination process that required independent nominations. He is the only Michigan lawyer listed and only one of four American lawyers to be listed by the publication for both construction and arbitration in 2015.

New adjunct professor Amer Zahr is a keen observer of cultural and political issues with an interesting professional background as an attorney and comedian. His course will study the journey of Arab-Americans through the legal system, beginning with Arab immigration to the United States in the 19th century to the present.

Professor Andrew Moore published an Opinion article recently analyzing the Michigan Attorney General's decision to join a lawsuit, on behalf of the People of the State of Michigan, seeking an injunction against the Department of Homeland Security's program of deferred action, thereby objecting to the stay of deportation of immigrants.

Detroit Mercy School of Law has joined with many other Jesuit law schools to forge a partnership with the Jesuit Refugee Service/USA to address the challenges faced by child migrants and their families when they enter the United States. Law school deans and Immigration Clinic professors met for the first time in January to collaborate on this initiative rooted in the Catholic tradition of welcoming the stranger. Through this partnership, law students will help advance the legal, social, and cultural protection of migrants and others seeking refuge in the U.S.

Detroit Mercy School of Law alumnus Suzanne Wilhelm has been named the new Dean of the College of Saint Rose Huether School of Business in Albany, New York, effective July 1, 2015. Dr. Wilhelm comes to Saint Rose from Fort Lewis College in Colorado, where she has served as Associate Dean and Professor of Law in the School of Business Administration. In her new capacity, Dr. Wilhelm will oversee the College's business programs leading to bachelor's degrees in business administration, accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, marketing, management and human resource management and master's degrees in business administration and accounting.